Dr. Michael Curry (PhD 2004) has been named to The Top 100 Magazine’s 2022 list of “Top 100 Innovators & Entrepreneurs.” Dr. Curry is an associate professor in chemistry and materials science and engineering at Tuskegee University and CEO and founder of Eco-Friendly Plastic Materials, LLC. He has been a leader in developing biodegradable materials to replace synthetic polymers. Dr. Curry earned his PhD under the direction of Dr. Shane Street.